Print Staff Memo

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council

FROM:

Jim Collins, Director of Transportation

DATE:

October 8, 2024

SUBJECT:

Ord 24-540 Amend Sections 27A-8 and 27A-10 of the Municipal Code to Designate W. 12th Avenue as a Through Street at the Intersection of W. 12th Avenue and Minnesota Street (Transportation Committee Recommends Approval)

BACKGROUND

As the result of recent traffic crashes, numerous residents have requested this intersection be converted from yield to stop controlled on Minnesota Street at W. 12th Avenue.

ANALYSIS

Recent crash reports reveal that there have been 3 crashes at this intersection this year. All 3 crashes were the result of failing to yield. There is also a building right up to the right of way line, which impedes the view of oncoming traffic. For these reasons, a stop-controlled intersection is warranted.

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of these ordinances is the cost of signage. The signage cost would come out of the Sign Department operational budget.

RECOMMENDATION

I recommend that the Common Council approve these modifications to Section 27A-10 Yield Right of Way Intersection Designated and Section 27A-8 Through Street Designated of the Municipal Code.

Attachments

Ord 24-540